Marcasite Agate Heart~CRMARAH7 aragonite Psilomelane (Cryptomelane) Nodule with small

Psilomelane (Cryptomelane) Nodule with small crystal (Vanadanite

Amethyst bestows stability

and the play of color is beautiful

Labradorite Cabochon~JCABLA20

Marcasite Agate Heart~CRMARAH7 aragonite Psilomelane (Cryptomelane) Nodule with smallMarcasite Agate Heart~CRMARAH7. Marcasite is named for the Medieval Latin term "marcasita," a derivative of the Arabic word "markaschatsa," meaning "fire stone." This term isn't in reference to marcasite's beautiful metallic shine. Marcasite can actually spark when struck with iron or flint. The Ancient Incans, Greeks and Egyptians all valued marcasite. It was not uncommon to see Cleopatra herself adorned in marcasite gemstones. Marcasite is a